Cell Organelles

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What organelle gives support and shape to the cell?

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Cell Wall: A rigid structure that provides support and shape to plant cells.

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What organelle controls what goes in and out of the nucleus?

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Nuclear Envelope: A double membrane that surrounds the nucleus and regulates the passage of materials in and out.

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What organelle breaks down or digests substances in the cell?

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Lysosome: An organelle containing enzymes that digest waste materials and cellular debris.

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What organelle makes food for the cell through photosynthesis?

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Chloroplast: An organelle found in plant cells that converts sunlight into chemical energy through photosynthesis.

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Which organelle packages materials to be moved out of the cell?

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Golgi Apparatus: An organelle that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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Cell Membrane: A protective barrier that regulates what enters and exits the cell.

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What organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?

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Ribosome: A small structure where proteins are made, either floating freely in the cytoplasm or attached to the endoplasmic reticulum.

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What is the role of the vacuole in a cell?

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Vacuole: A storage organelle that holds various substances, including nutrients, waste products, and water.

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What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?

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Endoplasmic Reticulum: A network of membranes involved in protein and lipid synthesis; can be rough (with ribosomes) or smooth (without ribosomes).

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What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

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Mitochondria: Known as the powerhouse of the cell, they generate energy in the form of ATP through cellular respiration.